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Would you turn down a multi-million dollar contract in order to play for free? How about an education? This athlete did.
Meet 17-year-old Enes Kanter. For any basketball fan, the scouting report on this Swiss-born Turkish basketball player is enticing: a physical specimen at 6'9″-6'10" who possesses superior positioning and is a "clever defender." A few months ago, at an age when most of his peers are working part-time jobs in the service industry or on a factory floor, Kanter played in the Euroleague (widely touted to be the world's second-best professional league) against grown men and recorded 5 points, 3 rebounds and a steal in a mere 10 minutes of game time. Expectations are that the precocious Kanter will grow a few inches, improve on his already advanced offensive game, and bulk up nicely over the next few years.
Needless to say, professional scouts on both sides of the Atlantic have been tracking Kanter for some time as sweet-shooting, defensively oriented 7-footers are rare. Indeed, this is a sport where players such as Pavel Podkolzin and Nikoloz Tskitishvili were considered worthy of first-round NBA draft status based on little more than their height and alleged coordination (which, sadly, did not translate into professional production).
Hailing from Europe, Kanter enjoys various professional options to exploit his physical attributes. Since players in the European leagues do not have to enter an entry draft with an age floor and can technically sign with any team, Kanter could opt to play professionally straight away for an impressive salary. Indeed, according to Evan Daniels of Foxsports.com and Scout.com, Kanter has two solid offers right now – Greek superclub Olympiakos is offering $2 million per year for two seasons and an unspecified Turkish club is offering a five-year, $6 million offer.
Enes Kanter has listened to the offers and is doing the almost inconceivable. He is turning them down, and is opting to play for free. Instead of honing his craft as a highly paid professional in the European leagues, Kanter has chosen to enroll at Findlay Prep and play against American high school players with an eye to entering college in 2010. Why? According to Kanter, he wants a quality education.
Predictably, Kanter's decision has been hailed by some as a triumph against materialism and as an example of maturity. In Daniels' story, he quotes Findlay assistant coach Todd Simon who had this to say:
"He's a pioneer in his decision-making to turn down a lot of money to make a mature decision for a just-turned-17-year old. He put his education ahead of the instant gratification of wealth and even more, fame in his own country."
In stark contrast lies the case of Brandon Jennings. In 2008, Jennings opted to be the first highly ranked prep school player to spurn an elite-level college scholarship in order to play as a professional abroad. As noted by Adrian Wojnarowski many questioned Jennings and rooted for him to fail. Most were concerned that Jennings' decision would shatter the altogether too-cozy relationship between the NCAA and NBA (which Situationist contributor Michael McCann argues is evidenced by the establishment of the NBA age floor) by creating an exodus of talent to Europe. Others, however, adopted a more paternalistic approach by chiding Jennings for setting a bad example by forsaking "a good education." According to critics such as former NBA star Jalen Rose, it would have been preferable for Jennings to get an education while working on his game.
Though it is true that education is an admirable goal, those who laud Kanter and choose to question Jennings for their educational choices may be making a fundamental error – they neglect to consider the external circumstances driving the decisions of these two young men. That is, they neglect the situation in which these two very different athletes found themselves.
Consider Kanter's situation. As noted by reporters such as Daniels and Ismael Senol, Kanter comes from what can only be described as a privileged upbringing. Kanter's father is a well-known professor and doctor and through interaction with his father Kanter appears to have "inherited an analytical mind." Kanter is apparently a model student, has a stable home life, and can count on his parents for both financial and emotional support when making his move abroad. Given those advantages, Kanter's decision to go to college seems the right choice for his future.
Kanter's case is not unique – there are other recent cases which seemingly suggest that affluence plays a large role in pursuing or continuing educational opportunities. Let us first look at the situation of Joakim Noah. As noted by Michael McCann in 2006, Noah gave up the virtual certainty of being a top-two pick in a weak 2006 NBA Draft in favour of returning to the University of Florida as a junior. Noah claimed that he loved university life and wanted a chance to repeat as NCAA champion.
Noah's decision was a risky one for three key reasons. First, there was the risk of injury. As shown multiple times throughout sports history, a sudden injury can either weaken or eliminate a prospect's draft chances. For instance, in the most recent NBA Draft, the University of Pittsburgh's DeJuan Blair dropped from a possible lottery pick to a second-round selection due to health concerns which resurfaced when he re-aggravated a pre-existing knee injury during his draft year. The drop cost Blair a guaranteed roster spot and millions of dollars. Second, the 2007 NBA Draft contained a much deeper pool of prospects – several of which were more highly-touted than the workmanlike Noah. Any drop in draft status entails severe economic implications for draftees in the NBA. As highlighted by McCann, a drop of several spots at the top of the draft translates into a loss of millions of dollars over the course of a guaranteed three-year contract. Finally, a compelling reason for Noah to leave for the NBA rested in the fact that older college stars tend to be less desirable in the NBA Draft. A phenomenon noted by several draft experts and sports columnists, many NBA teams draft on potential rather than actual production which skews the top of the draft in favour of underclassmen.
Noah, then, had a multitude of excellent reasons to declare for the NBA Draft in 2006 but didn't. Why? Well, simply put Noah was in a situation where he could afford the risks — his father is former French tennis star and multi-millionaire Yannick Noah. Clearly, the safety net provided by having a rich, celebrity father gave Noah an obvious advantage over his peers — the luxury of being able to snub guaranteed millions and not have it affect the lifestyle to which he was accustomed.
The socioeconomic advantages enjoyed by Noah over the average prep or college player are, to be fair, extreme. However, another case shows that affluence need not be measured in absolute terms. Relative familial financial security allows young players to pursue education as well.
Consider Myron Rolle. A starting safety at the famed Florida State University football program, Rolle was considered a strong first-round possibility in the 2009 NFL Draft by several scouting agencies. However, Rolle took the 2009-2010 year off in order to something unexpected (and laudable) – become a Rhodes Scholar.
Rolle's choice for education over an immediate payday is remarkable by any measure but more so when considering that his family is not rich but instead are Bahamian immigrants to the U.S. who hold solidly middle-income employment. The immediate financial security, then, afforded by almost certainly becoming a multi-million dollar first-round pick in the NFL Draft surely means comparatively more to Rolle than to Noah. In addition, Rolle certainly faces similar considerations to Noah while delaying his entry into his professional draft – one accident during his stay in England could conceivably end his time as a highly-touted pro football propect. However, similarly to the case of the upper middle-class Kanter, Rolle's relatively secure family and financial situation affords him the choice of possibly jeopardizing one dream, that of an NFL payday, in order to fulfill his educational ambition.
Now, one may (rightfully) argue that the prestige conferred by a Rhodes scholarship may also lead to financial stability for Rolle should he choose continue along his desired academic path. This observation is true enough – a Rhodes scholarship has traditionally been a gateway to further socioeconomic and academic success. However, this consideration should not overshadow one central and incontrovertible fact – Myron Rolle had the liberty of taking time and risking guaranteed money to pursue an academic endeavour.
Given the above examples, it would seem that the absolute stability afforded by Noah's privileged upbringing as well as the relative stability afforded by Kanter and Rolle's socioeconomic situation allowed these young men to make the decision to continue their status as students and student-athletes. But what if one's situation isn't so fortunate?
Take the case of Brandon Jennings – a young man from a different reality. Born and raised in Compton, California (a locale so notorious that it was the titular place name in the song "Straight Outta Compton" – one of anthems of the anti-police gangsta rap era), Jennings' father committed suicide when he was 8 years old. From that point on, "It was hard for the Jennings family to stay in one place and they ended up going from home to home throughout Los Angeles, sometimes even all 3 of them staying in a one-bedroom apartment." Consequently when Jennings reached college age, he was faced with a choice between being a one-and-done freshman student-athlete (provided that he was even academically eligible) or playing for money in Europe – Jennings' circumstances simply made any risk of injury while playing for a prolonged period as a student-athlete too great.
Advised by basketball legend Sonny Vaccaro, Jennings chose the road less traveled and for his troubles he earned a seven-figure salary ($1.2 million), sponsorship money from Under Armour, learned how to conduct himself as a professional athlete and gained an appreciation for those living abroad amongst different cultures ("It's tough man… It can break you."). Best of all for Jennings, his gambit seemed to pay off and he was drafted No. 10 overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2009 NBA Draft. In short, Jennings helped his family secure their finances by forsaking his college eligibility. It is hard to argue, given Jennings' circumstances, that he didn't make the more difficult and arguably more mature decision for himself and his family.
Given that all these young athletes made seemingly informed, mature personal decisions, why is that Jennings has been ostracized by some quarters while the others have largely escaped such scrutiny? The answer may lie in the fact that our moral reasoning does not rest in an evidentiary basis. As Jonathan Haidt notes, "Most people gave no real evidence for their positions, and most made no effort to look for evidence opposing their initial positions." As long as their point of view "makes sense" there is little reason to question their knee-jerk reaction.
Jennings' position – that of rejecting a college athletic scholarship – unquestionably evokes a stronger negative reaction in the American psyche. In America, those with higher education are often better employed, possess higher earning power, and are considered a better fit for the modern economy than those without such an advantage. It is drilled into the minds of most Americans that higher education is the way to go in order to attain professional and personal success. In addition, for student-athletes, playing in the NCAA is viewed as the traditional way in which to interest NBA teams and to raise your draft profile. Jennings bucked conventional wisdom and the resulting immediate reaction on the part of some of the public and NBA analysts like Rose was to question the motivations, financial and otherwise, behind this decision.
This initial reaction is simply not supported by facts. As compellingly argued by Michael McCann, players who entered the league with no college experience between 1995 and 2003 enjoyed, on average, more professional success and greater financial security than those who attended college (prior to the institution of the age floor, these would primarily be prep-to-pro players). In addition, McCann found that modern student-athletes spend a disproportionate amount of time on team-related matters rather than concentrating on their studies and most NBA draftees leave college before they graduate. In short, the current NCAA system is primarily designed not to produce scholar student-athletes but to produce athletes – unpaid athletes at that. In light of these findings, a reasoned look at the particular details surrounding Jennings' decision presents a more sympathetic picture. As McCann discusses in a new essay, these facts may give rise to a legal challenge against the NBA's age limit. He and famed sports attorney Alan Milstein, who was lead counsel for Maurice Clarett in Clarett v. NFL, hinted at a prospective litigation while speaking at a law symposium earlier this year.
The reaction against Jennings' decision may also be the result of implicit bias. As Situationist contributor John Jost et al. argue in their recent paper, "The Existence of Implicit Bias is Beyond Reasonable Doubt: A Refutation of Ideological and Methodological Objections and Executive Summary of Ten Studies that No Manager Should Ignore," unstated and subconscious biases held by people along racial lines can influence the immediate reactions, stereotypes and attitudes that one has towards out-groups.
Sports Business Management Professor Richard Lapchick of the University of Central Florida seemingly agrees with this assertion. In 2006, Lapchick noted that there is often an assumption on the part of some fans and coaches that elite black student-athletes will invariably leave school as early as possible in order to go for the money. A sizeable segment of the population believes, then, that black student-athletes value education less than their white counterparts. Hence, when a young black basketball player chooses to 'go for the money' a commonly held stereotype is reinforced and perpetuated.
This type of assumption would most likely not stand up to scrutiny if people simply took the time to examine the situations of young black student-athletes like Jennings who choose to forgo college or leave college early. As argued by Lapchick, there are numerous situational reasons why black student-athletes leave school at a higher clip than their white counterparts.
Like Jennings, many of these athletes come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds – certainly more in proportional terms than their white counterparts. Given their socioeconomic handicapped situations, some leave early because they find the support and social structure at predominantly white educational institutions to be alien to them. Others flunk out due to the fact that their educational background made them ill-prepared to study at the university level and many universities show little interest in helping their student-athletes catch up. Yet others, like Jennings, are faced with the real consideration of immediate and extended families to support and feed. These situations, then, serve to limit the educational choices of many black student-athletes.
Extricate black student-athletes from these situations, as in the cases of black athletes like Noah and Rolle, and the educational outcomes may very well be different. Unfortunately, many passively accept an unfair generalization regarding blacks and education because, as noted by Haidt, the stereotype satisfies the "makes sense" postulate and acceptance, simply put, is the path of least resistance.
The considerations raised by the above article is not to suggest that Kanter won't be a stellar college student. Indeed, given the reports about Kanter's maturity and dedication to his studies, there is little reason to doubt that his transition from European athlete to American college student-athlete will go anything short of swimmingly. Instead, the purpose of this article is to draw attention to the circumstances and situation which Kanter enjoys when making a seemingly high-minded decision to forsake dollars for school.
As I've argued here, those quick to contrast Kanter and Jennings either favorably or unfavorably should be careful to examine the diverse challenges encountered by these dissimilar athletes. To suggest that the decision taken by one of these two young men is intrinsically morally superior would be needlessly broad and unfair.
Maybe the best perspective on the Kanter-Jennings debate has been voiced by Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com, "[European play] was the perfect set-up for Jennings. But not for Kanter. He's a different dude with different goals."
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I don't usually argue with people's claims about their objectives but once in a while when I see a claim that is absurdly irrational, I cannot but call bullshit. So it was that I (perhaps irrationally) decided to challenge a person's stated objective. Here's what @ReclaimBharat's twitter header says:
I responded. Here is a picture of that twitter exchange.
This post is in fulfillment of my promise to @ReclaimBharat.
There are two national parties in India: the Congress and the BJP. The other parties are regional and they don't have a pan-India following. In the national elections — the Lok Sabha elections — one or the other of the national parties forms the government. The regional parties matter but they are supporting actors on the national stage.
The unfortunate fact is that the Congress party has been ruling India for most of India's post-1947 existence, either as the sole party to form the government or as the leader of a coalition of parties. We all know what the consequence of that has been: persistent poverty and rampant public corruption. India desperately needs a change of direction. That can only happen if the Congress were to be removed from power.
My claim is that the necessary first condition for India's progress is that the Congress does not have anything to do with ruling India. It is not sufficient but it is a necessary condition.
Therefore if you are really interested in getting rid of bad governance and corruption, you must not help the Congress to win any election. But if you vote for a party that is guaranteed not to be the ruling party, you are wasting your vote. You could have voted for a party that could have challenged the Congress in forming the government, but instead you are voting for a party that has no hope of ever forming a government.
If you vote for the BJP (instead of say the AAP), you strengthening the opposition to Congress. However, if you vote for the AAP, you indirectly are voting for the Congress because you help them win against the BJP.
I hasten to add that it is not that I have a great deal of love for the BJP — I don't. But of the two national parties, the BJP is more likely to deliver good governance than the Congress. After all, in all likelihood, any Congress government will be led by the incompetent half-breed Raul Vinci aka Rahul Gandhi and his corrupt lackeys.
Neither AAP nor its leader Arvind Kejriwal has a snowball's chance in hell of getting more votes than the BJP or the Congress.
My opposition is to the Congress, which has over the last 60 or so years held back India. They have to go. Anyone who votes for the Congress, or indirectly helps the Congress by voting for small regional parties (parties that have no hope in hell of ever getting the votes to unseat the Congress) is in my opinion misguided at best or at worst an agent of the Congress.
I am unwavering in my opposition to the AAP mostly because at its very best, all it will do is to ensure that the Congress continues the rape of India. I think they are not just misguided but perhaps funded by the Congress to split the middle-class votes.
If you want to reclaim Bharat or whatever, make sure that you don't help the Congress.


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[Eran Elhalal, regales us yet again with one of his delicious recipes. SYR tested it last night and loved it. CS]
Comfort food is what it's all about! What is comfort food, you ask? It's fun food, heart-warming food, food that brings memories of warmth, memories of times past. Interestingly enough most comfort food stems from poverty. Creations relying on inexpensive cuts of meat/fish, and the cheapest ingredients available. There are countless examples: American Soul food,Mac&Cheese, Meatloaf, Rice & Refried beans (also Latin Americas' protein supplement), Hummus & Fava Beans (the North African protein supplement), Pasta,etc.
Every country has its own array of comfort food, Fish N' Chips are The British Empires' greatest contribution to the culinary world! Well… that may be debatable, but it's definitely the food for which English cuisine is most famous. It became popular in South-East England and London in the early 1800's. They were even referenced in Charles Dickens', "Oliver Twist" (published 1838). The first recorded Fish N' Chip shop was opened between 1860-1865 by one Joseph Malin in London. Selling for Nine Pence in the 1800's, it soon became the quintessential poor man's food.
Trawling (pulling nets through the water behind the ship), which became the main fishing method in 19th century England, made fish abundant and thus inexpensive. Along with the fact that potatoes could be farmed on almost any soil and could survive the British Isles' harsh winter, fish and potatoes became the perfect choice for the hungry working class.
Fish N' Chips shops and carts are still the main British working stiff's lunch or traditional Friday night dinner.
Traditionally served wrapped in newspaper, the fish is beer battered and deep fried with the fries. It is then drizzled with malt vinegar or onion vinegar (the vinegar used for pickling onions). Classically a Cod family fish is used (Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Hake), these are lean white flesh fish that are found in great numbers in the Atlantic Ocean.
I developed this recipe while doing my very first stint as Chef, at UnWined, in Manhattan's Upper West Side:
Fish N' Chips
Makes 12 servings
3 lbs Cod fillets cut to 2 oz pieces
salt & white pepper to taste
oil for frying (for best results use peanut oil – it has the highest smoking point)
2 lemons cut to wedges
2 cups flour
1 tbsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2 tsp oil
1 bottle (12 fl oz) beer – (I use toasted lager!)
2 egg whites whipped to soft peaks
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut to battonettes (1/2 inch wide finger shaped)
cold water to cover fries (keeps potatoes from oxidizing and maintains crispness)
- Sprinkle yeast over the warm water and let stand until fully dissolved.
- Mix flour, salt and sugar and make a well in the center. Add the yeast mixture, oil and beer and stir to combine only. Gently fold in the egg whites.
- Let stand for 1/2 hour until the batter becomes frothy.
- Pat the fish fillets and season.
- Heat frying oil to 350 degrees F. Drain well and fry potatoes, only to cook through – no color! Fry in batches! Set aside.
- Reheat the oil to 400 degrees F (the cold batter will make the oil temp drop initially).
- Dip the fish in the batter and fry. Add the fries for the last 2 minutes to color and crisp up.
- Toss the fries in a mixing bowl with salt.
- Serve with malt vinegar and lemon wedges .
Enjoy it folks, enjoy!
Eran Elhalal


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Today's News: Our Take - Castle: Can a Case Heal Alexis' Relationship With Her Father?
Things have been pretty tense in Richard Castle's loft lately.
In recent weeks on ABC's Castle, mystery writer Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) has grown tired of sharing his home with Pi (Myko Olivier), the new boyfriend of his daughter Alexis (Molly Quinn). As a result - and because Castle has been more caught up in his recent engagement to Beckett (Stana Katic) than his pride and joy - Alexis moved into her own place with Pi against her dad's wishes.
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So, how does Quinn feel about her character standing her ground? "It breaks my heart!" she tells TVGuide.com with a laugh. "Having to say those things while looking at Nathan - and knowing how close we are - it really hurts. It hasn't been fun. As great as it is to grow as an actor and have a different story line, it's tough to look Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the eye and tell him he hasn't been a good dad."
On a more serious note, however, Quinn says she respects Alexis' decision to make a stand. "She's doing the right thing: She's standing up for herself," she says. "But doing the right thing most of the time is not easy. I really admire the strength in Alexis that she's able to move out and kind of start on her own. The truth is, she's been pretty sheltered. She's never had to worry about anything financially; she's always been more than taken care of. For a girl like that to believe in herself, I really admire her."
On Monday's episode (10/9c, ABC) the father and daughter's strained relationship will be put to the test. As part of her criminal justice class, Alexis comes across a death-row inmate (James Carpinello) she believes was wrongly convicted. With only 72 hours to prove his innocence, Alexis is forced to ask Castle for help and the pair team with the inmate's girlfriend (Justified's Joelle Carter) to find the truth. Will the pair find some healing during the investigation?
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"It is the most difficult thing for Alexis to 'man up' and go ask her father for help," Quinn says. "But ... you see they're an awesome team. They know how to work together. And hopefully down the line, there will be some healing through that. But the main word is hopefully." Adds creator Andrew W. Marlowe: "This episode will offer a good and very big step toward repairing the relationship. A lot of fundamental questions will be answered in terms of how they feel about each other and where their trust level is. And I think some other questions are going to be raised."
Indeed, this recent spat will force Beckett to look at what kind of impact she is having on Castle and Alexis' once strong bond. "Beckett is wrestling with how she fits into the Castle family," Marlowe says. "We know what her relationship with Castle is like, but Alexis is part of the package deal. So how is she supposed to react? What kind of advice can she give? And how does she struggle with feeling that she's the outsider?"
But Quinn insists that, despite Alexis being a bit spoiled, her beef is not with the woman who is taking her father's attention away. "She really respects Beckett," Quinn says. "She's an incredible career woman. She likes her and she aspires to be someone like Beckett. She has no anger or animosity or jealousy toward Beckett. All that tension she gets thrown into is because her father chooses not to tell her things."
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Although Marlowe acknowledges Alexis is entitled to feel wronged by her father, he also suggests that she still has some growing up to do. "Some of Alexis' choices might not be the best choices for who she is," Marlowe teases. "Alexis is very reasonable until you start digging beneath the surface. She's comparing her two-month relationship with Pi to a five-year relationship that Castle has had. In her world, it makes absolute sense in terms of her feelings, but when you take a step back, it's more complicated. Is this relationship where she should be? She will struggle with that."
So, how genuine are Alexis' feelings for Pi? "I would hate to think of Alexis ever being a user," Quinn says. "She was in Costa Rica and met this very sweet guy. [After] hearing that her dad is moving on with Beckett and didn't even have the decency to tell her about it, she was really broken and she needed someone to take care of her. And she found the sweetest, most lovable guy to do that. I think she liked him, but because she was still going through some stuff with her dad and feeling lonely, she might have liked him more than she typically would."
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And even though Alexis and Castle might come closer to seeing eye-to-eye in this episode, it won't necessarily heal all wounds. But Quinn doesn't think fans should worry too much about that strife becoming permanent. "Down the line, they're going to come together and it's going to be better than ever," Quinn says. "Or at least that's the hope - that's what I believe will happen. At the end of the day, they're still best friends."
Castle airs Mondays at 10/9c on ABC.
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It's all about the birthday goodness here at W.I.P. Headquarters! First a big fat thanks going out to Kittee of Cake Maker To The Stars, Amy of Tahinitoo, Cheryl of Gluten Free Goodness & Virginia of Bananas & Soymilk. They have been keeping the birthday momentum going for my dear Mammafish and I thank you all from the bottom of my little heart! The 60-Day Project will be wrapping up at the end of the month, and I'll turn the blog over to guest-blogger Mammafish, but for now, here's a little comment she left for you all :
When I read Shelly's blog comments, I look at your names and see what you sent me. Makes me feel like I'm getting to know you all better. My heart is so full! You girls are beyond amazing. I am sure the world is a better place with each of you in it. Love, Mamafish
Since we're talking about birthdays, here's a little look at some of Ms. Guppy's handmade birthday surprises. The first was a very special envelope that arrived from the United States…
Guppy was very excited to see her name on the envelope when we got the mail after school, but was even more thrilled once she looked inside!
Look at this dinoriffic handmade card by the sweet and talented Amy (Ms. Tahinitoo)! Not only did she send birthday love to my mother , but she also made this fantastic card for Guppy!
Guppy carried the card around all afternoon and evening (see smudge mark above). After a bit of negation, I did manage to convince her it would be better to frame it and hang it in her bedroom (cookies and juice were involved).
I wanted to make Guppy a Princess hat for her birthday. Or a Prince Charming hat as she calls it (she likes Prince Charming better because he can wear pants and boots which is better for running on cobblestone paths says she). I'm not a big fan of all that is princesses, damsels in distress, etc., but we do live down the street from a castle (!) so, it's difficult to totally ignore.*(cute story at bottom if you're interested).
She has a hat that we made from paper months ago, but it looks more like scrap paper now than anything fit for royalty. There are so many different kinds of hats you can make with felt and/or fabric (check out fellow Wipster Nicole's more classic – and super-cute – crown how-to here), but I wanted to make one similar to her paper hat. There are probably tutorials all over the net for this – and it is so easy to make, you really don't need a tutorial, but I'll give you some rough instructions here…
Since we make these cone-shaped hats out of large pieces of paper, I had a good idea of what size to make. If you're not sure, you'll need to measure you're future royal's head. Once you've got the measurement, add a few centimeters for your seam allowance, and using string and a pencil, make an arc as long as your measurement (for us that was 50cm). You'll also need to decide how tall you want your hat – if you're not sure, just make a paper hat as a practice hat and you'll see what you're in for. (Initially I was going to make a dual-colored hat, but it ended up being too big so I cut off the pink over-hang.)
I used the vegan felt I bought in the U.S. last year, and ironed on some interfacing to give it a little more structure (be sure to keep the heat low – I also used a piece of fabric to cover the felt just be sure).
For your ribbons and tulle, I suggest you sew them together into a bundle before trying to sew them into the hat. This is a lame picture, but you can make out that things are gathered on the right side. I sewed back and forth a few times to make sure everything was well anchored.
I do recommend you use two layers of felt if you'll be sewing sequence and beads on as I did. I also suggest that you sew them onto the outer layer before sewing on your royal child's initial – this is to hide your stitches which will get caught on hair ties and elastics and cause your child grief when they see their beads falling off. Because I was making this up as I went along, I decided to sew everything on after I'd sewn on the "L" (because no, her name isn't really Guppy!), and yes, tragedy did ensue. I've since re-sewn on enough beads to not forget this lesson.
I just sewed the "L" on, through the two layers of felt. Then I pinned them together into a triangle, right sides together, with the ribbons at the top between the two layers and I sewed through it all. Then you just turn it ride side out and marvel at your creative awesomeness (15 minutes before the birthday girl wakes up from her nap to go to her birthday party…).
We have a lot of movement here, but she just put it on, so she was pretty excited…
There were lots of tasty treats at her little birthday party : I made cupcakes without frosting, because 99% of French people do not like the frosting, chocolate dino cookies and with the extra cupcake batter made a small cake for Guppy – with frosting. I wanted to try to make fondant so I could have some dino-cuteness on her cake, but decided at the last minute to decorate her cake with mini-dino toys that she could keep and play with.
The cake and cupcakes are from The Joy of Vegan Baking. They come out better than any other vanilla cake/cupcake recipe I have ever made – vegan or omni. Super moist without being heavy – they raise right up!
The cookies are also from TJOVB, the sugar cookie recipe but with about 1/2 to 3/4 cup cocao added. They were a big hit at Halloween when I made them into skeletons. Thanks again Libby for sending that cookie cutter!
What have you been up to W.I.P.-wise? Whatever your works-in-progress, have a crafty week, and don't forget to see what the other Wipsters are up to, and to check out our W.I.P. Wednesday Flickr Pool, too.
*This post is so long – but I had to share this! As you know, we live down the street from the castle, and so we often walk the grounds and gardens. The castle is a very popular spot for wedding photos, and ever since she was 2, whenever we see a new bride all decked out in her meringuey-poffy dress, Guppy just gets so excited and declares "It's the princess of the castle!". One young woman thought this was so sweet she called Guppy over and gave her a flower from her bouquet.


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SpaceShipTwo—a spaceplane built by Richard Branson's spaceflight company Virgin Galactic—has completed its first test flight with its rocket motor components installed.
The spacecraft has already completed more than 20 glide flights, where it is pulled into the air by carrier aircraft WhiteKnightTwo before being released. However, the test flight on December 19 was the first it has completed with the tanks, valves, and plumbing on board. Despite having these parts installed, they were not powered—a further two such glide flights will take place before SpaceShipTwo's builders consider firing up the engine.
SpaceShipTwo is being built at a spaceport in the Mojave desert in California. It has a hybrid motor, which is powered by a rubber-based fuel and nitrous oxide. The aim is to start passenger space flights as early as 2013.
The powered flights will eventually see the spacecraft ascend to an altitude of 15km (about 9.3mi) attached to carrier aircraft before dropping away to fire up the rocket. The blast will propel the craft to 100km above Earth, allowing up to six passengers to experience weightlessness and see the curvature of the planet set against a dark backdrop of space.
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Rick is home from 10 days straight of hunting in the Uncompahgre national forest, north of the San Juan mountains with his uncle. When he planned this trip, I sort of imagined that since I'd be alone in the evenings, after the kids went to bed, I'd have plenty of quiet, uninterrupted time to sit and write blog posts. Boy was I wrong. By the time I got dinner made (and to tell the truth I ordered both a pizza and Chinese take-out this week), got the boys in bed and the dishes done each night, I was wiped out. I played single mom to three kids, and I don't know how the military wives and real single mothers do it. Hats off to all of you!
I had started this post before Rick left, and since this trip concludes four straight weekends of hunting for our family, I had planned to do some hunting themed posts. I wanted to give updates on Rick's trip as it happened, our hopes for the year's meat and what strategies he used on the mountain. But in all honesty I didn't have the gumption to get on the computer and type.
Now that Rick's home, I hope to get back on track. You might even get some hunting morsels here and there as we process the game this week, if I can organize my thoughts to type it. In the mean time, here are the top five reasons (in no particular order) our family chooses game meat.
- Sustainability. In comparison to conventionally raised meat, wild game and the way it is harvested has very little impact on the earth. You don't get venison or elk from a CAFO. Game is not polluting the land and waterways. It is unlawful to hunt with lead bullets, so there is not a concern of lead in the meat or on the land from hunters. Of course, it uses some gasoline to get up in the mountains, and we use plastic and paper or aluminum foil to package the meat in the freezer, but all of this is pretty much nothing compared to what it takes in those resources to get the same amount of commercially raised meat.
- Health. Game meat is lean and high in protein. It is antibiotic and hormone free. It's organic and needs no certification. We know where it came from, how it was processed, what went into the sausage. Plus it's tasty.
- Cost. Where else can you get 400 – 600 pounds of organic, grass-fed meat for the cost of a license, a tank of gas and two .30/06 bullets? We can eat very well for a year from one successful hunting trip. Butchering the meat ourselves saves us even more, and we get the cuts we want.
- Tradition. Rick and his brothers were taught to hunt by his grandfather and his uncles. He learned how to walk in the woods. How to track a deer. How to handle is gun safely. How to shoot an animal so he wouldn't ruin the meat. How to skin it and butcher it. And he is teaching these things to his own sons.
- Connection. With the animal we're consuming, the food chain, the earth, our creator, and each other. When we hike in the mountains, we feel a spiritual connection to the earth and God. As we walk logging roads looking for Dusky grouse with our boys, or when they watch us cut an elk into steaks, they understand where our food comes from. When Rick sits in a duck blind with his uncle or hikes a mountain with his brother, they grow closer.
There are more reasons. Rick would probably modify this list, but this is what is important to me. Do you hunt? Why or why not? What value do you see in it?


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Apple's "new" CEO Tim Cook is continuing to leave his mark on Apple by beefing up employee perks. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Cook has begun expanding corporate benefits offered to employees, such as the ability to take sabbaticals and the freedom to work on personal projects. Though Apple still appears to offer fewer perks than other large companies (such as Google), Cook's more humanitarian approach continues to be one of the major differentiating factors between him and Jobs.
The WSJ's main focus is on a newer program called "Blue Sky" that allows certain staffers to spend "a few weeks on a pet engineering project." This is apparently Apple's version of Google's "20 percent time," where employees are allowed to use a fifth of their paid time at work to focus on their own projects. The WSJ claims now-ousted iOS head Scott Forstall was involved with Blue Sky, though there's no indication that the initiative is going to be cut now that Forstall is out.
Blue Sky is only one part of Cook's attempts to keep employees happy. Apple has apparently become more aggressive in making counteroffers to employees thinking of leaving the company, and it has been more open to allowing employees to take extended time off when needed.
When we spoke to a number of Apple engineers last month, they had good things to say about Cook's treatment of employees. They described Cook as being more approachable than Jobs, more willing to eat with "low level" employees in the cafeteria, and more willing to publicly recognize employees' work. Cook also started a charitable matching program at Apple last year, adding to his reputation of being a more personable, humanitarian CEO than his predecessor.


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The company believe that it is this commitment to quality that has led to it receiving awards from many of the world's leading testing and approvals organisations.
Connection to compression fitting
Many, but not all, compression fittings are suitable for use with plastic fittings and pipe. Users should therefore check for compatibility. Compression fittings with short tube stop depth or hard olives should not be used with plastic fittings or pipe.
When using compression fittings with Speedfit pipe, a Standard Pipe Insert (prefix TSM) must be used to withstand the compressive pressure of the olive. The olive must be located within the length of the pipe insert and the pipe fully inserted into the fitting. The connection should not need more than 2 full turns after the olive has gripped the pipe. Copper olives are preferable to brass olives.
Ensure nut and olive are in place before inserting pipe insert.
Connection to Imperial Pipe and Fittings
The Speedfit Range includes couplers to connect Speedfit Pipe to 1/2″ to 1″ BSP and BSPT.
Connection to Chrome-Plated Copper Pipe
Speedfit fittings can be connected onto chromium plated copper pipe if the chromium plating is completely removed to the full depth of the fitting. To ensure maximum grip, the fitting of a collet clip is recommended.
It is not possible to connect Speedfit fittings to stainless steel pipe.
Connection to Mains Supply
In modern properties, water enters a building usually in a blue MDPE (medium density polyethylene) pipe. In order to comply with Water Regulation Schedule 2.10, the internal plumbing system should be connected via a Speedfit Stop Valve (Part Nos. 15STV and 22STV) in conjunction with a PE-Copper Coupler from the Speedfit range of Underground Fittings.
Connection of Speedfit pipe to supply pipe of other materials should be via a stop tap with a 15mm or 22mm compression outlet.
Continuously operated re-circulating systems (secondary hot water circulation / ring main installations)
A continuously operated re-circulating system is a water-replenished circulating system which is maintained at a constant high temperature to provide a constant source of hot water. Continuously operated re-circulating systems are used to distribute constant hot water to draw off points that may be distant from the source or hot water storage vessel. Continuously operated re-circulating systems are very different from conventional hot water supply and central heating systems found in domestic properties, for which our products have been tested to, under either BS7291 Class S or WRAS approval standards, and for this reason Speedfit products must not be used on any continuously operated re-circulating systems as they are not approved under the current version of these standards.
The exception would be those systems which have been designed for domestic situations with intermittent temperature of less than a maximum of 65°C. This is in accordance with BS7291.
Speedfit pipe should never be connected directly to a boiler.
Although most modern boilers have a high limit thermostat, residual heat can be conducted by the heat exchanger. Therefore, Speedfit recommend a minimum of 1 metre from the boiler casing should be run in copper pipe unless otherwise stated in the boiler manufacturer's installation literature.
A gravity primary circuit operating on an uncontrolled cooking range or solid fuel boiler should be run entirely in copper and the heating circuit run in copper for the first metre.
Refer to BS 5955: Part 8 for further clarification.
All appliances should have safety devices to make sure they cannot operate above the working temperature and pressure range set out in our Technical Checklist. If safety devices are not incorporated within the appliance then external controls will be needed.
Water meters (and other devices) can contain check valves that prevent the expansion of heated water back down the main supply from a combi boiler. If plastic pipe is to be used, a suitable expansion vessel must be fitted. This is especially important to consider if a water meter is fitted retrospectively. Speedfit do not recommend the use of plastic pipe on the main supply between a water meter and a combi boiler if an expansion vessel is not fitted.
Speedfit Products should not be fitted to a sealed system oil boiler, a back fired boiler or other uncontrolled heat sources.
Please also see Drop Pipe Systems and System Commissioning and Flushing in this document.
Connecting to other plumbing fixtures
The Speedfit range of fittings includes valves, taps, adaptors and connectors for the plumbing of all types of domestic appliances and fittings.
Connection to cylinder and water heaters
Speedfit can be used on sealed and open vented heating systems, where boilers are either heating a hot water storage cylinder or instantaneous hot water such as a combination boiler. The temperature and pressure limits of the system must not exceed the maximum values stated under the heading 'Working Temperatures and Pressures'.
When using a traditional copper vented cylinder Speedfit pipe and fittings can be installed with direct connections to the cylinder.
Unvented pressurised cylinders can be installed using Speedfit pipe and fittings. However, insertion depths on compression joints that form part of the cylinder must be checked prior to installation and the use of standard pipe inserts (prefix TSM) is recommended.
In accordance with current U.K. Building Regulations (Part G), discharge pipes from temperature and/or pressure relief valves must be run in metal pipework.
Speedfit connections to combined Cylinder/Boiler units and Thermal Storage Units must be made outside the casing unless otherwise stated in the manufacturers installation literature.
Care should be taken when designing and installing a central heating system where radiators are supplied by pipework which drops from an upper floor.
With this kind of system it is possible to trap air in the upper floor pipework. When the boiler is fired the increase in pressure within the pipe caused by expanding air could cause the pipe to burst.
It is therefore essential that the system be designed so that any air can be removed from the system either automatically or manually by installing automatic or manual air vents at the highest points of the system.
Discharge pipes
Speedfit pipe should not be used to provide the discharge from unvented cylinders, unvented water heaters or sealed systems via the temperature relief and pressure relief valves.
Water heaters
Speedfit recommend that mains supply pipework to unvented water heaters (up to 15ltr capacity) be run in metal pipes.
Unvented Pressurised Cylinders
Unvented Pressurised Cylinders can be installed using Speedfit Pipe and fittings. However if the safety parameters of the cylinder exceed those of the pipe and fittings it is possible to fit a pressure reduction valve on the out going hot supply pipe. This will not interfere with any other cylinder safety devices demanded by regulations as they are all fitted in the incoming side of the cylinder. Run a short length of copper pipe from the cylinder connection (about 150mm – 300mm) then fit a Honeywell DO5F pressure reduction valve. This will protect the pipe and fittings from excessive pressure in the event of boiler / cylinder malfunction. The factory fitted temperature / pressure relief valve on the cylinder will discharge below 100°C therefore protecting the pipe from excessive temperature.
Connection to pumps and valves
Speedfit pipe should be connected to circulating pumps and motorised valves in accordance with the above section headed "Connection to compression fitting". If Speedfit pipe is not mounted on a supporting structure, the pipe must be clipped close to the components' connections to ensure adequate support and to assist in the reduction of vibration.
For heavier equipment, ensure that appropriate metal brackets provide full and independent support of the components and that the equipment does not rely solely on the pipework for support.
Connection to copper pipe
450mm (18 inches) is the minimum distance to make a solder connection on copper pipe inserted into a Speedfit fitting. Ensure that any residual flux solder is not allowed to come in contact with the fitting. That same measurement is the safe distance to use a freezer kit to Speedfit pipe.
Connecting to cold water storage tank
To install the Speedfit Tank Connector, unscrew the nut and push the body of the fitting through the tank hole with the washer on the inside of the tank.
Hand tighten the nut onto the body. Push the pipe into the connector.
Note: Hard tightening the nut onto the body is all that is required. Further mechanical tightening will damage the fitting.
Preventing back flow
The Speedfit range includes a Double Check Valve (Part No 15DCV) to enable installers to comply with Water Regulations Schedule 2.15, thus preventing contamination of water arising from back siphonage, backflow or cross connection.
Radiator connections
The most common way of running pipework to a radiator is to run both flow and return pipes central to the radiator position.
The pipes exit a single gang box (fitted with rubber grommets) located at the mid height of the finished radiator position. This also provides a fixed point for other trades to work to and reduces the risk of damage to the pipework.
Once the plasterboard is installed the pipes are passed through the Speedfit Radiator Outlet Plate to exit plasterboard without creating unsightly holes.
Metal reducing sets which convert radiator valves from 15mm to 10mm are not suitable for use with Speedfit fittings or pipe as they can cause damage to the plastic.
Electrical Continuity
The plumbing or heating system installer should have these aspects checked to ensure compliance with current IEE regulations. If in doubt, please contact the Speedfit Technical Advisory Service or consult your local Electricity Authority.
IEE Guidance Note 7 provides useful guidance on the design of electrical installations where there is increased risk of electric shock. It recognises that the requirement for supplementary bonding may be relaxed where metal taps and plastic pipes supply other bathroom fittings.
Similarly a metal batch or radiator not connected to an extraneous-conductive-part is not required to be connected to the local supplementary conductors.
Supplementary bonding to bathrooms
Pipe Material
Supplementary bond required between
|Cold water
|Hot water
|Central heating
|Earth terminals of protective conductors of class I and of class II equipment and accessible exposed conductive parts of the building structure.
|Bonding of metal taps and metal radiators or metal baths is not required unless the bath is connected to the metallic building structure.
|Hot water pipe, central heating pipes, earth terminals of protective conductors of class I and class II equipment and accessible exposed conductive parts of the building structure.
|A bond is not required to the taps (either hot or cold) or to metal baths unless connected to the metallic building structure.
|Central heating pipes, the earth terminals of protective conductors of class I and class II equipment and access to exposed conductive parts of the building structure.
|Bonding of metal water taps is not required, nor metal baths unless connected to the metallic building structure.
|All metal pipes, earth terminals of protective conductors of class I and class II equipment, and accessible exposed conductive parts of the building structure.
|Metal pipes themselves can be used as bonding conductors if joints are metal to metal and electrically continuous.
|All metal pipes, earth terminals of protective conductors of class I and class II equipment, and accessible exposed conductive parts of the building structure.
|Metal central heating radiator does not require bonding.
P = Plastic M = Metal NB: All waste pipes are plastic.
- Supplementary bonding is carried out to the earth terminal of protective conductors of class I and class II equipment within the bathroom. A supplementary bond is not run back to the main earth.
- Metal window frames are not required to be supplementary bonded unless they are electrically connected to the metallic structure of the bonding.
- Metal baths supplied by metal pipes do not require supplementary bonding if all the pipes are bonded and there is no other connection of the bath to earth.
- All bonding connections must be accessible and labelled "Safety Electrical Connection – Do Not Remove".
Speedfit Barrier Pipe
Speedfit Barrier Pipe is manufactured to BS7291 Parts 1, 2 and 3 Class S and is kitemarked.
|It is made up of 5 layers, the centre of which is a blue coloured oxygen barrier which prevents the ingress of air into the system, thereby reducing the effect of corrosion on metal components. Because of its low thermal conductivity, when carrying hot water, Speedfit pipe is cooler and therefore safer to touch. Relatively low heat loss through radiation means that a system retains its heat longer and delivers hot water more quickly and with less wastage than a metal system.
The pipe is available in coils and straight lengths. Pipe markings are spaced to aid the making of a good connection when using a Superseal Pipe Insert.
Pipework sizing
For general guidance on pipework sizing, please refer to BS6700 or the Institute of Plumbing Engineering Services Design Guide. Speedfit fittings are suitable for pipes within ±0.1mm of nominal size. They can be used with copper pipe to BS EN 1057 or Speedfit plastic pipe.
The Product Range List shows the fittings available for reducing pipe diameters within the system.
Speedfit pipe is available in straight lengths and coils.
Pipe Diameter
Metal Foil Tape
JG Speedfit aluminium foil tape can be used to fulfil the NHBC requirements for the identification of location of plastic pipes in or behind a wall surface by a metal detector. It features a bright aluminium finish, rubber/resin high-tack adhesive and quality siliconised backing paper to allow the easy handling of short, cut lengths.
DO NOT stick the tape to plastic pipe or fittings.
Pipe Bending
Gentle bends can be made with pipe clips on either side of the curve, positioned to maintain the bend radius.
|Internal Bending Springs are available in sizes from 10mm to 22mm. Refer to our Part Numbers beginning 'JG-BS'.
|Tighter bends can be achieved by using the cold forming bends shown among the products on this site.
It is also possible to bend Speedit Pipe using a standard pipe bender. The pipe should not be heated with a blowlamp or hot air gun.
Minimum bend radii for Speedfit pipes are as follows:
|Min Radius
Pipe Diameter
|with Cold Forming Bends
|with Clips
For bends of radii smaller than those shown, standard elbow fittings are recommended.
Pipe support and clipping
There are two types of pipe clip in the Speedfit range.
|Firstly, a nail clip is used for fixing to timber when running concealed pipework (i.e. under floor or in a roof space). This clip takes less time to fit and is compact which allows pipework to be fixed close together when space is at a premium.
|The second type uses a screw and, therefore, takes a little longer to fix. When pipes are required to cross over, uit is possible to add a spacer to the clip. This will give room between the pipe and the wall to allow the pipes to cross over. If pipework needs to be insulated, using the spacer will give room for the lagging to be applied.
Pipe clips should not be fitted any closer than 60mm from the end of the fitting to allow for expansion. Pipes should always be adequately supported to prevent undue stress or side load on the fittings.
Recommended clip spacing
For surface mounted pipes
Pipe Diameter
Clip Spacing
Horizontal Run
Vertical Run
10 – 15mm
Pipe sizing
For general guidance on pipework sizing, please refer to BS6700 and BS5449 or the Institute of Plumbing Engineering Services Design Guide. Speedfit fittings are suitable for connection to pipe sizes within ±0.1mm of nominal size.
The maximum heat carrying capacity and flow of Speedfit pipe, based on 1.2m/s velocity and an 11°C temperature drop is shown in the table below.
Pipe size
Max Capacity KW
Max Flow litres/sec
Headloss m/m pipe
Pipework Insulation
The insulation requirements for Speedfit pipe are the same as those for copper and should comply with BS6700 and BS5422.
Concealed Pipework
The flexibility of Speedfit pipe gives it the ability to be threaded through concealed or inaccessible spaces without disruption to surrounding structure, making major savings in installation time.
Pipework can be "cabled" through drilled holes in joists and rafters. Therefore, pipework can be installed after floorboards have been laid if access is available from the lower floor before ceilings have been installed.
This makes site work far safer as the installer does not have to balance on open joists with the risk of dropping tools or equipment on other people below.
This will also eliminate the risk of damage by floorboard nails. There is no need for dry runs since pipe can be cut and connections made in-situ.
Rigid pipe, such as copper, can only be fed under floor in short lengths. However, Speedfit pipe, being flexible, can run from one fitting to another without having to install a connector in between.
Speedfit needs no jointing materials, eliminating the risk of fire from the use of blowlamp, solder and flux.
Traditional joists
Instructions on the drilling of joists is given in the Building Regulations Approved Document A, and summarised as follows:
1. Holes should be no greater than 0.25 of the depth of the joist.
2. Holes should be drilled at the neutral axis.
3. Holes should not be less than 3 diameters (centre to centre) apart.
4. Holes should be located between 0.25 and 0.4 times the span from the support.
Timber I Beam Joists
Several types of joists are available and Speedfit recommends that specific manufacturers' details are consulted. However, the following can be used for general guidance.
- Holes may be located vertically anywhere in the web, but leave 3mm web at the top and/or bottom of hole. Do not cut into joist flanges when cutting the web.
- If more than one hole is to be cut in the web, the distance between the edges of the holes must be at least twice the diameter of the largest hole.
- Generally joists are manufactured with 38mm perforated knockouts in the web at approximately 300mm centres along the length of the joist.
Cross Web Joists
Unlike I beam joists, pipe can be cabled anywhere within the open web as no drilling is required. However, the top and bottom flanges must not be notched. Avoid damaging the outside diameter of the pipe as you cable through the metal cross web members.
Timber framed construction
Speedfit is well suited for timber frame construction. Ensure that the structural integrity is not compromised when installing the pipework.
If the pipe passes through an external wall, care must be taken not to damage the vapour barrier. The pipe should be installed on the inside of the thermal insulation layer. If this is not possible, the use of conduit should be specified at the design stage.
Steel framed construction
Speedfit is well suited for steel frame construction and care should be taken when installing the pipework.
All runs should be installed through preformed holes in the structure and protected by a rubber or plastic grommet.
Where clipping of pipework is restricted, cable ties must be used to secure the pipe.
As with all installations, make sure that any pipework passing through walls and floors does not affect the fire resistant properties of the structure.
Dry lined walls
Speedfit pipework can be easily cabled through studwork and within wall systems as well as behind "dot and dab" plasterboard installations. Speedfit 10mm B-PEX Barrier pipe is most commonly used to feed radiators.
If incorporating fittings in this way, collet covers or collet clips must be used within the Standard (PKM) range of fittings.
Wet plaster
To prevent surface damage to the plaster caused by expansion and contraction of Speedfit pipes, it is important to ensure that all Speedfit pipework is channelled into the wall and protected with appropriate sleeving. Alternatively, the pipework can be surface mounted and boxed in if required for aesthetic appearance.
Laying of pipe in concrete and masonry
Speedfit pipe and fittings can be laid in concrete and masonry provided they are installed in conduit pipe with access boxes for the fittings. As stated in Water Regulation Schedule 2.7 and BS8000 : Part 15, fittings and pipe should be removable for possible replacement. Insulation is also recommended to protect against heat loss and the effects of frost.
|Speedfit Conduit Pipe is supplied in either 15mm or 22mm (internal diameter) sizes. The flexible convoluted pipe has an outside diameter of 24mm and 30mm. Coils of either 25m or 50m length are available.
Exposed pipework
On long exposed runs of pipework, the expansion of Speedfit pipe when warm (1% on length between 20°C and 82°C) can cause it to sag between clip fixings. When this is undesirable, pipework can be boxed in or replaced with rigid copper pipe.
Speedfit pipe and fittings are stabilised to withstand limited exposure to ultra-violet radiation in sunlight but are not designed for permanent direct exposure. Under such conditions painting or lagging is required. Pipe and fittings should also be lagged to prevent frost damage.
Chemical effects
Only water or oil based paints should be used. Do not allow Speedfit fittings to come into contact with cellulose based paints, paint thinners or strippers, solder flux or acid based descalents or aggressive cleaning products. If there is a risk of any chemical treatments coming into contact with Speedfit, please contact the Technical Advisory Service first to check compatibility.
Fluxes and Speedfit
JG Speedfit does not recommend that fluxes of any type come into contact with our pipe and fittings. However, if fluxes are to be used in an environment where Speedfit is installed then we recommend installers use non-acidic and zinc chloride free fluxes such as Fernox Flux.
Properly installed, Speedfit pipes are virtually silent in operation and do not resonate; they absorb the acoustic vibrations and pressure waves created by cavitations, water hammer, float operated valve oscillation and other hydraulic effects. The inherent flexibility of Speedfit pipe effectively eliminates these troublesome problems, including those that occur when, due to thermal expansion, metal pipes rub against structural members and where long, straight runs of rigid pipe amplify water borne noise.
Protection against rodents
When used in locations that are vulnerable to rodent attack, all plastic pipes and fittings should be adequately protected within sealed ducts.
Speedfit products, along with other materials such as electrical cables may be damaged if rodents are present. If vermin infestation is suspected then a rodent exterminator should take appropriate action.
No taste, colour, odour or toxicity is imparted to water by Speedfit components, nor do they promote microbiological growth.
In accordance with BS7291 : Part 1 Clause 6.7, the opacity of both pipes and fittings allows insufficient light to pass for the growth of algae.
Tests within the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme have approved Speedit pipe and fittings to BS 6920 for water quality.
System testing
On completion of the plumbing and heating system it is essential that system checking and a hydraulic wet test takes place. Connections to boilers, radiators and sanitary ware should first be capped or plugged.
Testing should be carried out at 2 bar for 10 minutes followed by 10 bar for 10 minutes.
This testing, combined with other relevant checks, should reveal most system problems. Any components within the system not designed to take these pressures should be disconnected.
Before carrying out a pressure test ensure all Speedfit pipe and fittings are installed correctly. Speedfit Barrier Pipe is printed with insertion marks to help ensure full insertion has been achieved.
Remember that pressure testing is NOT a substitute for making sure fittings are clean and free of any grit, dirt or swarf and the pipe is correctly inserted (see "How to Make a Connection").
System Commissioning and Flushing
With existing systems, flushing prior to the use of Speedfit is essential to remove any harmful contamination or chemical residues from elsewhere in the system.
For the installation of central heating systems flushing procedures must be in line with BS7593 code of practice for treatment of water in domestic hot water heating systems.
Flux residues used in the soldering of capillary fittings are very corrosive. Dirt and grit, which can enter the system when Speedfit pipe is being pushed through underfloor or across a roof space, must be removed.
During the commissioning of a heating system, all air must be removed from the system before the boiler is allowed to fire. This will ensure pockets of air do not cause localized overheating within the system as this could have a detrimental affect on the pipework and boiler.
For further advice on chemical flushing agents and inhibitor treatments, the following manufacturers should be contacted: Fernox Manufacturing Limited on 01799 550811 or Sentinel Betz Dearborn Limited on 0151 420 9595
Technical Advisory Service
The JG Speedfit Technical Advisory Service is available to assist and advise on all aspects of using the Speedfit system. The service is available between 8.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday on Telephone No. 01895 425333 and Fax No. 01895 425319. Products within this Product Guide are designed for use within UK plumbing and heating installations or in other countries where similar installation requirements apply. For more information on products suitable for use in other countries please consult our Technical Advisory Service.
We take pride in the quality of our products and all complaints are investigated thoroughly. If you have a problem with a Speedfit Product please return both fitting and pipe to us for investigation. We will need at least 50mm of pipe to ensure an accurate analysis. If there is a suspicion that the pipe is faulty, please provide marking details from the pipe.
Common Problems and Identification
Problem: Burst or melted pipe.
Pipe will be distorted showing either a 'Parrot beak' look or a long opening with the edges of the pipe melted in a wave shape.
Identification: A 'Parrot beak' will have been formed by the pipe bursting due to the water freezing. If the pipe has a melted appearance it will have been subject to a temperature in excess of 128 degrees Celsius. This will have been caused by direct contact with a heat source such as a blowtorch or flue pipe or by water or steam within the system rising above safety levels.
Problem: A fitting or part of a fitting dissolved – the fitting may have blown off the pipe and may have missing component parts.
Identification: The fitting will have failed because of a chemical attack. The most common attack is from acid based solder flux running down into the fitting during soldering of a nearby copper fitting or flux coming into contact with the fitting in some other way.
Problem: Weep from fitting
Identification: The pipe has not been fully inserted up to the pipe stop or one or both of the 'O' rings have been damaged by burrs or sharp edges on the end of the pipe. Please refer to our warnings in "How to Make a Connection".
Problem: The fitting has blown off the pipe. Fitting is missing the collet, the pipe insert is still inside the fitting after the pipe has come out.
Identification: If this happens on first fix, the most likely reason is that the pipe has not been fully inserted into the fitting, up to the pipe stop, and the system has not been pressure tested. If the collet (gripping device) is missing everything will blow out. If the collet is there and the pipe support is still inside the connector but the pipe has still blown out, this means that full insertion has not been accomplished.
Standards and Affiliations
Speedfit fittings and pipe are Kitemarked to BS7291 Parts 1 and 3
|Speedfit PEX Fittings
and Barrier Pipe.
K24076, K24077 and K24078
A continuously operated re-circulating system is a water-replenished circulating system which is maintained at a constant high temperature to provide a constant source of hot water. Continuously operated re-circulating systems are used to distribute constant hot water to draw off points that may be distant from the source or hot water storage vessel. Continuously operated re-circulating systems are very different from conventional hot water supply and central heating systems found in domestic properties, for which our products have been tested to, under either BS7291 Class S or WRAS approval standards, and for this reason Speedfit products must not be used on any continuously operated re-circulating systems as they are not approved under the current version of these standards.
The exception would be those systems which have been designed for domestic situations which intermittent temperature of less than a maximum of 65°C. This is in accordance with BS7291.
Connection to Boilers


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¼ cup buttermilk or plain nonfat yogurt
½ teaspoon hot sauce
4 (about 6 ounces each) U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
½ cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Corn relish from a jar (or homemade corn relish) for garnish
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Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, cook the catfish for about 3 minutes per side, turning only once, until golden and crisp.
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